Lead Mental Health Technician

Berryville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Mental Health Technician

Support Strength and Compassion in Every Interaction
At Grafton Integrated Health Network were guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support encouragement and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. Youll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others we provide ongoing training mentorship and support to help you succeed.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit the Grafton way - where dedication empathy and teamwork turns challenges into progress.

Under general supervision manages Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to enable them to provide well-rounded quality services to individuals utilizing evidence-based best practices. Ensures that MHTs provide for the health safety welfare and progress of individuals. Guide MHTs in using effective interactions designed to improve well-being promote progress toward goals increase independence and improve overall quality of life. Observe and provide meaningful feedback to MHTs to maintain or improve performance to achieve desired results established by the multi-disciplinary and management teams. Collaborate with the Clinical and Medical staff to provide the necessary development of MHTs and to support the goals of the program and organization. Ensure that staffing is adequate; Reports to Operations Administrator.

Essential Job Functions:

Health Safety and Wellness of Clients

Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
Supports client health and hygiene.
Utilizes infection control procedures.
Reports serious incidentsparticipatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures as applicable.

Individual Plan Implementation

Knows the SNAP(strengths needs abilities and preferences) goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan IEP ISP) of assigned clients.
Promotes clients achievement of behavioral goals by implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data accurately and reliably.
Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of planned activities throughout theworkday.

Provides a Supportive and SolutionFocused Environment

Builds trusting respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
Manages behavioral crisis safely.
Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management Housekeeping Nutrition Transportation Finances

Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
Promotes good nutrition and in group homesassistswith meal preparation.
Provides transportation / community mobility.
Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the missionvaluesand vision of Grafton

Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years of age
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
- Associates degree and three monthsof direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
- Bachelors degree in Human Service field
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in how to navigate the web for information how to start and save document in Microsoft and has basic keyboarding skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
1 year of professional experience working with children in a residential program for children with special needs
6 months experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity
6 months experience working in a residential program at Grafton

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Caring for You So You can Care for Others

Free meals during shift as available
Medical dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR Ukeru Mandt and other career training!
401(k) including an employer match up to $2500 annually
Education Assistance up to $5250 annually
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us at

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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Lead Mental Health TechnicianSupport Strength and Compassion in Every InteractionAt Grafton Integrated Health Network were guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician your meaningful impact comes through hands-o...